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    Virginia's Labor Day Weekend: 10 Lives Lost in Tragic Road Crashes
    Weather & Traffic

    Virginia's Labor Day Weekend: 10 Lives Lost in Tragic Road Crashes

    Arlington County·Weather & Traffic

    Virginia State Police reported that 10 individuals died in 8 separate fatal crashes across the Commonwealth during the Labor Day weekend, a sobering statistic that highlights critical road safety concerns for DMV residents.

    2026-09-10T01:00:09.127+00:005 min read
    Montgomery County Police Disbands Dedicated DUI Enforcement Unit
    Crime

    Montgomery County Police Disbands Dedicated DUI Enforcement Unit

    Montgomery County·Crime

    Montgomery County Police Department is reportedly disbanding its dedicated DUI enforcement unit, marking a significant shift in how the county tackles impaired driving and raising questions about future road safety.

    2026-08-28T18:00:10.604+00:005 min read
    Arlington Residents Demand Action After Fatal Crosswalk Incident Rocks Community
    Crime

    Arlington Residents Demand Action After Fatal Crosswalk Incident Rocks Community

    Arlington County·Crime

    Arlington residents are demanding immediate safety improvements at a local crosswalk after a woman was tragically hit and killed, highlighting long-standing community concerns about pedestrian safety.

    2026-08-20T00:22:36.136+00:005 min read
    20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Northern Virginia Crash
    Crime

    20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Northern Virginia Crash

    Crime

    A 20-year-old motorcyclist has died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a light pole in Northern Virginia. Authorities are investigating the fatal incident.

    2026-04-25T13:50:29.337+00:003 min read
    Howard County Police Officer Injured in US Route 29 Crash in Columbia
    Breaking

    Howard County Police Officer Injured in US Route 29 Crash in Columbia

    Montgomery County·Breaking

    A Howard County police officer was injured in a crash on US Route 29 in Columbia, Maryland, on Thursday afternoon. Details are scarce as an investigation is underway.

    2026-04-10T00:15:06.009+00:004 min read
    Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Pedestrian on I-395 in Alexandria
    Crime

    Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Pedestrian on I-395 in Alexandria

    Alexandria·Crime

    A pedestrian was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 395 in Alexandria early Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by Virginia State Police. Authorities are seeking witnesses and information to identify the vehicle involved.

    2026-04-04T19:15:07.671+00:003 min read